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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 5771

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Fees: shall mean earnings due for official services, aside from salaries or per diem compensation. See

§ 5771. Defamation action; attorney’s fees

If judgment is rendered for a defendant in a defamation action and the court finds that the action was frivolous and without merit, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the defendant. (Added 1985, No. 244 (Adj. Sess.).)